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Athletes attend annual host event
Hope College provides unique opportunities for student-athletes to get involved with prospective Hope athletes; this was on full display this…
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Mentalist wows crowd with talents
“The Mentalist” made it very clear from his first comment to the audience: “I am not a psychic.” While dazzling…
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‘Love is Love’ takes center stage
The Black Student Union (BSU) held its biweekly executive board meeting on Thursday, September 13, 2018 in the Bultman Student…
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Students shown creation through music
On Thursday morning, students in the music department were invited to hear a presentation by Dr. Margot Fassler, the Keough-Hesburgh Professor of Music History and Liturgy at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Fassler talked to students and faculty about her research on famous medieval composer Hildegard von Bingen, whom she…
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Men’s, women’s golf dominate first MIAA Jamboree
Last Saturday, Hope’s soccer teams played in purple jerseys with the names of their loved ones battling cancer across the back. The Purple Community soccer games benefitted the Van Andel Institute, with all proceeds donated to support biomedical research and science education at Van Andel, a world-class research institution fighting to find a cure for…
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Soccer wins in Purple Community games
Last Saturday, Hope’s soccer teams played in purple jerseys with the names of their loved ones battling cancer across the back. The Purple Community soccer games benefitted the Van Andel Institute, with all proceeds donated to support biomedical research and science education at Van Andel, a world-class research institution fighting to find a cure for…
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Breaking down the marathon
Although 26.2 miles is a daunting race length, breaking it down can help to prevent the race from breaking you first. For those that keep up with the running scene, you may be well aware of the new world record that was attained this past weekend in the marathon in Berlin by Eliud Kipchoge of…
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Grant supports students in health-care studies
Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI) is a unique opportunity for prospective students to take the first step towards healthcare careers. Their mission is to “promote health care parity in the Grand Rapids African American community through advocacy, education and research to achieve positive health outcomes.” Their vision is to ensure that all West…
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HAPA, IRC host Korean barbecue
Last Saturday, the Hope Asian Perspective Association (HAPA) worked jointly with International Relations Club (IRC) to host a Korean barbeque at Tunnel Park. A favorite event for HAPA veterans and a great way to introduce newcomers, students were treated to Korean-Style pork belly, games and beautiful weather. IRC worked to maintain a shuttle service, transferring…
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Forwarding folk: A discourse on the course
“Folk music can’t even pretend to be pretentious. It really just brings everybody’s heads down to the same space. And that’s what I love about it. When I sing a folk song I want it to be good. I want to pursue excellence in this craft. But in my pursuit of excellence I don’t want…
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Hurricane aftermath: widespread damage
Many parts of the Carolinas have been rocked by the heaviest amount of rain on record for the particular region, and there are no signs of stopping. Portions of North Carolina and the northeastern section of South Carolina are supposed to have another foot or more of rain in the next weekend. This week could…
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The current status of Great Britain’s ‘Brexit’
The Brexit deadline has been looming over Great Britain for some time now and, unfortunately, any breakthroughs have proven elusive. The consequences of a “no-deal Brexit” could be absolutely devastating. Some of these issues may include, but are not limited to, possible shortages of medicine and benefits losses for British pensioners living in Europe and…
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Athletes attend annual host event
Hope College provides unique opportunities for student-athletes to get involved with prospective Hope athletes; this was on full display this past week at the annual athlete host event. Hosting has become part of Hope’s culture, where students can come directly onto campus and experience a day in the life of a student athlete. Activities range…